'Mancs might have invaded Glasto, but we still know how to party at home'

We're well and truly in British festival season now. Days are long, the weather is all over the place, and pints are lukewarm.

It means that Manchester's music scene has largely gone dormant, with artists, crews, and labels trucking it down to Worthy Farm, or another series of fields somewhere in south-west England. Don't lose hope, though.

As Mancs move out, we're welcoming in a range of overseas artists. Manchester International Festival is the standard bearer, but other tours and smaller festivals in July mean we have a plethora of options.

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From low-fi indie introspection, prog rock's unexpected revival, and a swathe of synthy, funky pop - there's something for everyone. Just because our lot have gone away doesn't mean we don't know how to have a party.

Expect bucketloads of angst from punk band Noah and the Loners. Their songs capture the mood of Gen Z, and cover everything from teenage love to the trans experience.

Fronted by 18-year-old singer songwriter Noah Lonergan on vocals and guitar, with Amber Welsh on bass, Joseph Boyle on guitar and Noah Riley on drums, the band’s sound is influenced by the likes of The Clash and Paramore. You can catch them at Retro on July 2.

Pop-punk artist Kelsy Karter was catapulted into the internet's limelight in 2019, when she faked getting a tattoo of Harry Styles on her face. It was an attempt to garner interest around her latest single at the time, titled 'Harry.'

Despite receiving hate from some Harry Styles fans, it certainly did bring the Australian singer to the public's attention. Four years on, she's released debut album Missing Person and was the opening act for Billy Idol's 2023 tour.

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